Wow, it's been an ongoing busy summer for me and I really had to challenge myself to come up with something really quick -- and I do mean fast -- and easy to have ready for posting only hours before leaving for Atlanta. Although I've had a lot going on, I didn't want to disappoint Sheila or myself (or you) by not finding enough time for my monthly project commitment; I hope to never have to cancel or postpone unless absolutely necessary! So, this project is not one of my best -- as I've always said I'm not really good with cardmaking -- but I needed something in a hurry opposed to nothing at all.
As I didn't have time to do any cut.files, set up a tutorial, or time to make any particular cuts, I headed to what I called my "crap" bin to see what I could come up with. Do we all save those drawers or boxes with sheets of paper we've made a small cut or two from to re-use the rest of the paper? Well, I do and that's how this card came together -- from scraps!!! Thus the post title -- "crap" scrap!!!
Taking an 8.50x 11 sheet of paper I'd previously cut a character from using the Home Accents cart, I cut around the image to create a 4x4.50 card front. I popped the card front onto a slighter larger (about 4.25x4.75) scrap piece of green cardstock and mounted it to a 4.50x5 card. I also save tiny pieces of cutouts to use as embellishments, so I used one for the center front of the card and one for the inside. My scraps created an interesting window-type card (I backed the open image on the front with acetate). Here're pictures:
Front
Inside
To complete the card I added ribbon across the bottom, glued on a couple of Offray ribbon flowers, stamped "Thinking of You" on the bottom right-hand side of the card front, and then totally messed up using a Pearl Pen for the swirls...lol!!! It was my first time using a Pearl Pen, so I had no pre-practice in controlling the spacing and/or the amount of the paint flow from the pen in my free-hand drawing in advance. I'm going to throw in the excuse too that it was after 2 a.m. and I was somewhat "under the gun" when I was completing this card... heee-heee!!! Good excuse, right? To make matters worse, I attempted to cover up the mistake at the top of the card by adding more swirl dots, and that came out even worse!!!! So, I just stopped and left it as it was. Sooooo..., let's all pretend my swirls are just perfect, okay? Okay, okay, then how about acceptable... LOL! Regardless, I do hope you'll overlook my "pen" mistakes.
Overall, I do like it and think it's nice enough to send to a friend and that's exactly what I'm going to do! I hope you like it too.
I apologize for not having the time to be more elaborate and/or not having a more a detailed project this month, but I'll be working on making up for it next month!!!
Thanks for stopping by and have a great-great day!
I'll be seeing you!!!
20 comments:
My dear friend Audrey, This is just a beautiful card! I too save and use those scraps. But I have never made anything as pretty as this from scraps. I think your swirls are just great! It is just such a very pretty and elegant card.
Have a safe trip to Atlanta, and enjoy the fun family time there. I'll be talking to you soon. I still cherish the time I had with you in Chicago.
Hello Audrey, your card still turned out lovely. I really like the color scheme & the cut out in the center with the pearl accents.
I know you said you had a tough time with the pearl pen but you managed to still make it look good!
Take care,
Sonia
I think you did a great job with this!! I am sure everyone has "CRAP" draw, I know I do!!! Hope all is well.
Laurie
Beautiful card - love it
Audrey I just love this card! It is BEAUTIFUL not crap!!! The colors are perfect too. Thanks for sharing it with us at She's a Sassy Lady today. Have fun on your trip and be safe!
Hey there haven't stopped by in a while!! I love the card! The swirls look awesome to me!! TFS Ill be dropping by more often!
Audrey I think its a lovely card. Thanks for taking the time to put it together before your trip. I hope you have lots of fun. Hugs,Bridget
Hola! It turned out beautiful, love the colors, very elegant.
Oh Audrey, this isn't "scrap crap"... it's totally awesome.. and I clicked on it and your swirls look beautiful.. hope you are having a FABULOUS time in Atlanta... I am sure you are... you have been one busy lady this summer... I l left you something on my blog. hugs from ukiah
Wow Audrey! That's the best looking "crap" I have every seen! BWAHHH HA HA HA HA!!! It's such a gorgeous card! You couldn't make a crappy card if you tried. Naughty... Naughty... It's impossible for you. I just love the green and all the extra embellishments you added to it.
I love that scrap crap card! You are a hoot, my friend. Enjoy Atlanta!
Very pretty card like that lime green it really pop!
Hi Audrey - I left a special thank you at the end of my blog post today. Please be sure to pop over and see it. :)
Love your gorgeous card. And have a safe trip to Atlanta. :)
This is so pretty!
This is a very nice card, and to think it came from a crap bin. LOL!
beautiful card love the colors, I am back from vacation and ready to get up and creating again. hugs
how beautifully classic ! hope you have a good trip to atlanta
Well Audrey I think this card is very pretty and I think your friend will love it! See, what you see as a mess up I see as added character which makes the card so much prettier! At 2 in the morning I think you did an outstanding job! :)
Susan
Another beautiful card, tfs!
I've GOT to get me some pearl pens. But alas, I don't have time to use them at the moment. Love how you used them though. Next time I'm in the craft store, I know which aisle I am headed to. Haven't been to a store in so long, they probably moved everything. So I guess I'll just have to browse... Darn... ;)
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